Disappointed in Midway.....

[TM7]

Today I was disappointed in Midway. I tried to order an air rifle and take advantage of the birthday discount  coupon.  Well, no such luck! Midway will NOT ship air rifles or pistols to New York. Beats me....every body else does. And air rifles are sold over the counter in many sporting good and department retail stores.  Oh well......... :?  :evil:  :cry:


...............................TM7

[GTKF]

Perhaps because New York City doesn't allow any air rifles? If other NY cities have similar stupid laws, Midway may not want to risk breaking the law

[Lawdog]

Laws concerning shipping of air guns.

Shipping Restrictions

1)United States Shipping Restrictions

Based on the state law we do NOT and can NOT ship airguns or bb guns to New York City and its boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island), the city of Philadelphia, PA and Washington DC.

Residents of Chicago, IL can not buy CO2 powered rifles, pistols or revolvers directly.

Residents of New Jersey can buy bb guns through a designated local gun store after acquiring an Airgun Permit.  Cite from New Jersey law: 'A "firearm" means any handgun, rifle, shotgun, air gun, gas gun, machine gun, or "any gun."'.

Michigan residents, .177 CALIBER AIR RIFLES CAN BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY ON THE WEB SITE AND WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU. No air pistols of any caliber can be sold to you unless the proper permits are issued by the State and local authorities. According to Michigan law Sec. 222. As used in this chapter: (b) "Firearm" means a weapon from which a dangerous projectile may be propelled by an explosive, or by gas or air. Firearm does not include a smooth bore rifle or handgun designed and manufactured exclusively for propelling by a spring, or by gas or air, Bb's not exceeding .177 caliber.

Michigan residents, if you would like to purchase something other than a .177 caliber air rifle, we will ship it to you, however you will have to follow the steps below:

1. Inform our company of the item you want to purchase.
2. The item will be shipped to the designated dealer/retailer in your area. Your job is to find a participating dealer/retailer and let us know where to ship your gun.
3. Go to your local police department to obtain a Permit to Purchase the airgun. Each airgun purchase must have a separate Permit.
4. After the Permit is issued to you by the Police take it to the gun store where your gun will be shipped.
5. After the Permit is presented to the store and the fee is paid they will hand over the airgun to you.
6. Take the airgun back to the police department, where they will conduct a safety check and ballistics test.
After it is determined that the gun is safe and tests are conducted you will be ready to take the airgun home.

The above is a sampling of the laws that effect shipping of air guns and Midway isn't going to chance breaking them.  Neither will other on line dealers.  Lawdog
 

[Lawdog]

TM7,

That wasn't a quote from Midway.  It was a general Shipping Restrictions that all dealers have to work with.  Maybe Midway does add a buffer zone, I don't know.  You could try call them and explain to them where you live and the differences.  Lawdog